STREETS CLEANING TECHNICIAN I - 0325

Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, removes and disposes of litter, debris, and trash from assigned roadways, sidewalks, and grassy areas within residential and/or commercial zones. Empties and cleans trash cans within assigned zones. Removes leaves, small limbs, and general storm debris as necessary. Applies ice and snow melt seasonally throughout high traffic areas as assigned. May operate backpack blower, pressure washing equipment, walk-behind power broom, ice and snow equipment, pickup trucks, and utility vehicles (UTV’s) in performance of job duties. Provides assistance to internal and external stakeholders during storm/weather clean up or related events and emergencies.

 Essential Functions

  % of Time

75%

15%

10%

Perform other duties as assigned.

Primary Work Location:  Outdoors (streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, plaza and parking garages).

Protective Equipment Required:  Safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, ear phones, safety vest, steel-toed boots, and dust mask.

Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:  

Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Constant exposure to communicable disease, and physical danger from working in high traffic areas. Occasional exposure to mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards.

Physical Demands:  

Continuously requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, vision, hearing, twisting, and talking. Frequently requires handling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, foot controls, bending, and crouching. Occasionally requires fine dexterity, sitting, kneeling, and balancing. Heavy strength demands include exerting 50-100 pounds occasionally, 25-50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly.

Mental Demands:  

Frequently requires frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment. Occasionally requires time pressures, emergency situations, irregular schedule/overtime, and tedious or exacting work.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.